Flood warning issued for Berlin, Green Lake

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Fox River near Berlin and Green Lake in Winnebago and Waushara counties until 7 p.m. Thursday.

At 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, the river was at 12.3 feet, or about 8 inches lower than flood stage, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters anticipate the water level to reach flood stage by Thursday evening and to reach 14.2 feet by March 23.

Riverside Park in Berlin becomes flooded at 14.5 feet, and some homes could be affected, according to the National Weather Service. At that level, flooding also occurs downstream in the Omro area, including in Scotts Park.

Reach Nathaniel Shuda at 920-426-6632 or nshuda@thenorthwestern.com; on Twitter: @onwnshuda.

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